Business in a Digital World
Technology is transforming all aspects of industry and society. The Business in a Digital World Certificate is intended to complement your primary major by developing foundational knowledge in technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and virtual reality. Students will gain additional job-ready skills by completing a digital transformation project for a real-world client. Developed with input from business leaders, this 12-credit certificate will help you stand out as a digital savvy job candidate.
The certificate is available to St. Thomas undergraduates from any major with no prior technical knowledge required.
Required Courses (4 Credits)
- BUID 301 - Emerging Technology in Business (2 Credits)
- BUID 302 - Digital Transformation Applications (2 Credits)
Elective Courses (8 Credits; 4 credits must be taken outside of Opus College of Business)
- BUAN 201 - Data for Business (2 credits)
- ENTR 325 - Digital Transformation & Innovation in Healthcare (2 credits)
- BLAW 315 - Law & Ethics of Data (2 credits)
- OPMT 375 - Digital Supply Chain Management (2 credits)
- ENTR 320 - Tech Prototyping (4 credits)
- MKTG 345 - Marketing Analytics (4 credits)
- MKTG 380 - Digital Marketing (4 credits)
- BETH 390 - Tech, Society & the Human Person (4 credits)
- ACCT 320 - Accounting Analytics (4 credits)
- OPMT 320 – Decision Analysis (4 credits)
- FINC 475 - Financial Modeling & Analytics (4 credits)
- ENGR 230 - Digital Design (4 credits)
- PHIL 255 - Technology & Ethics (4 credits)
- DIMA 240 - Digital Imagery and Sound (4 credits
- DIMA 358 -Writing/Design for the Web (4 credits)
- ENGL 294 - Writing for Video Games (4 credits)
- MUSC 363 - Emerging Models in Music Industry (4 credits)
- CISC 419 - Accounting Information Systems (4 credits)